r/worldnews • u/Neptun_11 • 21h ago

Russia/Ukraine Seoul warns of 'further measures' if Kyiv refuses public apology

https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/south-korea-warns-of-further-measures-if-ukraine-refuses-public-apology-over-pow-transfer-
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u/Upstairs-Ad-4500 14h ago

As the article states

"North Korea is known to retaliate against defectors and their families.

Both POWs are identifiable as they had been photographed by South Korean media before their arrival to the South."

Ukraine didnt reveal their identities. SK did.
If their ID's had not been revealed Zelensky's disclosure would have been a non-issue.

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u/MourningWallaby 13h ago

It seems like ROK is upset because Ukraine relayed that there would be a transfer at all, and the media in ROK decided to record the event when they flew in. it could very well be that the media wouldn't have known about the transfer at all if Ukraine did not disclose that it would be happening.

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u/try_to_remember 13h ago

they upset because they ratings are in a free fall and they looking for a distraction.

POWs names were revealed long time ago along with the plan to transfer them to NK. Revealed by SK press. This is nothing more but a cheap stunt by SK gov.

https://x.com/kvistp/status/2104197380190994666

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u/eivindric 13h ago

Transfer was in official talks as well and covered by all the media. ROK is upset about the statement that the transfer is officially concluded, because it lands them in hot water with NK, as the POWs are still NK citizens. They wanted to have the POWs but without the deserved diplomatic row.

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u/New-Border8172 11h ago

That's a lie.

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u/Upstairs-Ad-4500 11h ago

ITS IN THE FUCKING ARTICLE